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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,231.32, 61,865.43 and 23,701.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,231.32, 61,865.43 and 23,701.14 is: 35,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,231.32 : 61,865.43 = 23,701.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,231.32/61,865.43 = 23,701.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,231.32x = 61,865.43 × 23,701.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,231.32x = 1,466,281,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,281,217.59/41,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,562.32

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